titanic II by blue star line set to embark in 2016
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titanic II by blue star line set to embark in 2016
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australian businessman clive palmer unveiled plans to introduce the 'titanic II' by blue star line, a re-construction
of the original luxury ship which sunk in 1912 after colliding with an ice-berg in the north-atlantic ocean. the development
of the new cruise-liner will provide users the opportunity to experience the edwardian period of ocean liner travel
across the sea on a maiden voyage from southampton to new york in 2016.
the project aims to showcase and highlight artisan skill, creativity and dexterity, which to this day hasn't been acknowledged
due to the vessel's limited service. constructed in memory of the heroic people who sadly passed away and survived
the tragedy, the new ship will have a welded hull, diesel power generation, bow thrusters for increased maneuverability
and a new hull form below the waterline providing greater stability and fuel efficiencies. the architecture comprises
of 10 principle steel decks with state-of-the-art 21st century technology, latest navigation and safety systems,
with construction to take place at CSC jinling shipyard in china.
grand staircase
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grand staircase dome
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originally styled elevator lifts
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originally styled elevator lifts with hallway view
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cafe parisien
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1st class cabin
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1st class dining room
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3rd class cabin
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3rd class dining room
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smoking room
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turkish bath
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swimming pool
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squash court
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gym facilities
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radio room
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bridge wheel house
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QUOTE: The project aims to showcase and highlight artisan skill, creativity and dexterity, which to this day hasn’t been acknowledged due to the vessel’s limited service.
Yes it has. I’d recommend a visit to Titanic Belfast, opened on 31st March 2012, just yards from where Titanic and her sisters were constructed – Nine galleries telling the complete story of the ship and the shipyards that built her.
http://www.titanicbelfast.com/Navigation/A-propos-du-batiment/Project-Background.aspx
Out of curiosity, who do the Blue Star Line think will be queuing up to travel Third Class in a replica Titanic?
Given that this was the preserve of the very poor, who scraped together the price of a ticket to emigrate to the USA?
Not exactly dream cruise material.
Better count the lifeboats before boarding…
Let’s get a lifeboat count this time.
Ridiculous idea and a waste of material. Although I think loads and loads of thrillseakers will find pleasure in buying tickets..
But will it have extra lifeboats?
Someone needs to build a home or homes that look like the rooms in the titanic with the grand front entrance of the home you walk in & there is the staircase from the Titanic. THAT would be SO awesome!!! OMG I WISH I had the money to build my own dream home with the staircase in my own home. It’s my idea I want the money for the idea if anyone takes up my idea.
quote – “with construction to take place at CSC jinling shipyard in china.”
…ok…
let’s hope it either – won’t explode, made of waste materials, or failing all safety checks.
Dear Becky;
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After a few voyages, barring a collision with an iceberg in the South China Sea, the novelty of sailing aboard the Titanic II may wear thin very quickly, unless the quality of service, facilities and, most of all, cuisine set standards unmatched by competitors.
Although this vessel would be popular at the start, I fear she would be a passing fad. I really wish this person who wants the ship built would put his money to a really worthy cause such as the SS United States – she’s far more deserving of such funds.